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chequer

The correct spelling is chequer.

How to pronounce chequer

noun

IPA: /ˈtʃɛkə/

Say it like: Che-kwe-r

The correct spelling is chequer. One who checks or verifies something. For example: "There was a long line at the grocery store because the checker was so slow."

Usage Examples

There was a long line at the grocery store because the checker was so slow.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who checks or verifies something.
  2. 2.One who makes a check mark.
  3. 3.The clerk who tallies cost of purchases and accepts payment.
  4. 4.One who hinders or stops something.
  5. 5.A playing piece in the game of checkers (British: draughts).

verb

  1. 1.To mark in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.
  2. 2.To develop markings in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.

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